{"id":2917,"date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physicum-spectra.test\/hip-and-lower-back-pain\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:37:12","slug":"hip-and-lower-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physicum.nl\/en\/hip-and-lower-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip and lower back pain? How to move towards recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people know the feeling all too well: you wake up with a stiff back, your hip starts aching after a long day of sitting, or you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your lower back when standing up. Hip and lower back pain is incredibly annoying \u2013 and unfortunately very common. Research shows that about one in five adults experiences lower back pain every year. Whether you\u2019re young or older, active or less so: these complaints can affect anyone.<\/p>\n

What often starts as a minor discomfort can, over time, become quite limiting. Bending, walking, cycling, or even just sitting can suddenly feel like a challenge. And the frustrating part? The cause is often not clear at all. Luckily, there\u2019s good news: with the right approach you can recover \u2013 and even come back stronger than before.<\/p>\n

What does hip and lower back pain feel like?<\/h2>\n

Complaints in this area can show up in many ways. For some, it\u2019s a dull, nagging ache, while for others it feels sharp and stabbing. Sometimes the pain radiates to the buttock or groin. Others mainly notice stiffness or instability \u2013 that sense that the body just isn\u2019t cooperating.<\/p>\n

Common signs include:<\/p>\n